Summary of Trail Building Activity
|
Trail |
Status |
Length |
Picture |
Diagram |
| Homestead to Pool | 100% complete | 410 Feet | ||
| Upper Meadow to Quaking Aspen | 100% complete | 550 Feet | ||
| Quaking Aspen to Drake Drive | Planning Phase | 450 Feet | ||
| Highland Meadow to East Fawn Cr. | 100% complete | 260 Feet | ||
Contact Jan and Will Fohrell wfohrell@comcast.net
Background
about the Edelweiss Trail System
Spring 2008
When
Edelweiss was originally developed, the plan included open space to be used by
the entire community. These open
spaces are the upper and lower meadows, the area occupied by the swimming pool,
the entrance triangle, a few lots and a trail system.
The trails were generally 15 feet wide and were located
throughout the community. Most of
these trails are shown on the Edelweiss map which can be accessed from the
Edelweiss home page. These trails
were intended to provide walking access between roads, to the meadows, and to
other residential areas within the community.
Over the years these valuable trails have been neglected and almost
forgotten.
Recent
discussions among some within Edelweiss have rekindled interest in the trail
system. A volunteer group reporting
to the Edelweiss Board of Directors was formed in the spring of 2008 and given
the name Trailblazers.
This group is in the process of locating the trails and building
natural-looking, non-motorized trails on them for the benefit of the entire
community. The sequence of trail
building is based on an evaluation of the importance to the community and ease
of construction.
Although
supported by Edelweiss staff, most of the construction labor is community
volunteers. If you would like learn
more about the trails or be part of this effort to reestablish the trail system,
contact Jan and Will Fohrell at wfohrell@comcast.net.
